Method and apparatus to enhance hydrocarbon production from wells
US7730958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/70
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention teaches methods and compositions to enhance oil and gas recovery from reservoirs. The methods and compositions disclosed enhance hydrocarbon recovery and fluid disposal in subterranean reservoirs by injecting microemulsion fluids with supercritical fluids, water, or an alternating injection phase of each fluid.
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